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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: BreadFruit on January 31, 2016, 05:23:42 PM

Title: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: BreadFruit on January 31, 2016, 05:23:42 PM

I was on Kliofem for a month and found a positive response to my aching knees and hips.

Did/does anyone else have a good response to their joint problems taking HRT?

Just wondering as since I am off it my knees starts acting up again.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Taz2 on January 31, 2016, 05:35:32 PM

Yes HRT is known to have this effect. Lack of oestrogen can give us the stiffness and pain in muscles and joints. I am much better when on it and can get up from sitting for a long time without that horrible ache in the legs and knees.

Taz x

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Joyce on January 31, 2016, 05:50:07 PM

I need WD40!  ;D Really bad hands at the moment. They lock if kept in same position too long.  :(  I restarted HRT,though not for that reason. Not made any difference.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Taz2 on January 31, 2016, 08:14:02 PM

Have you had them looked at CG? I know I keep mentioning Vitamin D but a friend had her level checked - wrists, fingers, ankles and toes were getting excruciatingly painful - and it was really low. Three months of intensive therapy and she is feeling so much better with very little pain or stiffness now. She's 62 and not on HRT although still flushing...

Taz x

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Dorothy on January 31, 2016, 09:05:15 PM

I'm on BCP with a break every 3 months and I'm practically crippled when I'm on my break - took my last tablet yesterday, so I'm not looking forward to tomorrow as that's when the 'fun' is due to start!

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Joyce on January 31, 2016, 10:10:26 PM

Take calcium & vit D daily Taz. GP just poo-pood it when I mentioned 6 months ago. I can't do much knitting these days & as for opening jars, well forget it. I've bought gadgets to help, but hubby usually takes over.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Peterspots on February 01, 2016, 06:40:53 AM

Sparkle what brand?

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: BreadFruit on February 01, 2016, 05:59:49 PM

This morning I was really stiff. And had some horrid flushes all of a sudden.

So I have put myself back on HRT tablets. I am jo-jo'ing round a bit, but those flushes this morning and the pain in the knees scared me.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Peterspots on February 01, 2016, 06:09:46 PM

Thank you sparkle. I've been a bit like that for VA & muscle problems. Finally realised that it is the menopause.  Hoping it will help. If it does I would not want to ever give it up. It's my hips today

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Joyce on February 01, 2016, 10:57:30 PM

Very sore hands today. Woke up with both hands locked this morning. Had to carefully stretch them out one finger at a time. Can you pass me the WD40 please.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: Joyce on February 02, 2016, 11:41:50 AM

Appointment made for next week thanks. Not so sore today.

Title: Re: Better joints - knees, hip, neck or elbows when on HRT (Kliofem)?????
Post by: BreadFruit on February 02, 2016, 04:24:35 PM

Cubagirl, Have you been tested for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?